Samsung ST93 vs Sony a3500

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST93 vs Sony a3500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the ST93 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The ST93 was manufactured 3 years before the a3500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST93 grades versus the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST93 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST93 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ST93 versus the a3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and a3500 is 97 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and a3500.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST93 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ST93 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.